Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata passed away on Wednesday, leaving behind an inspirational legacy. The 86-year-old industrialist died in the evening at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after a brief illness. Ratan Tata was renowned for transforming the Tata Group into a global powerhouse and was also celebrated for his philanthropic efforts.
After the tragic loss, several industry leaders came forward to share tribute. From Reliance Industries' MD Mukesh Ambani and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, numerous business leaders have expressed their condolences following Ratan Tata's passing. Here are some of their reactions.
Industrialist Gautam Adani wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter), “India has lost a giant, a visionary who redefined modern India's path. Ratan Tata wasn’t just a business leader - he embodied the spirit of India with integrity, compassion and an unwavering commitment to the greater good. Legends like him never fade away.”
Chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani, said, “The passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense grief as I lost a dear friend. Each of my numerous interactions with him left me inspired and energised and enhanced my respect for the nobility of his character and the fine human values he embodied. Ratan Tata was a visionary industrialist and a philanthropist who always strove for society's greater good.”
“With the demise of Mr Ratan Tata, India has lost one of her most illustrious and kind-hearted sons. Mr Tata took India to the world and brought the best of the world to Bharat. He institutionalised the House of Tata and made it an international enterprise growing the Tata group over 70 times since the time he took over as Chairman in 1991.” he added.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai also expressed deep sorrow over Ratan Tata's passing. “My last meeting with Ratan Tata at Google, we talked about the progress of Waymo and his vision was inspiring to hear. He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing the modern business leadership in India. He deeply cared about making India better. Deep condolences to his loved ones and Rest in Peace Shri Ratan Tata Ji,” he wrote in his post on X.
Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group, expressed sorrow over the loss of a mentor whose guidance he deemed invaluable. He wrote, “I am unable to accept the absence of Ratan Tata. India’s economy stands on the cusp of a historic leap forward. And Ratan’s life and work have had much to do with our being in this position. Hence, his mentorship and guidance at this point in time would have been invaluable. With him gone, all we can do is to commit to emulating his example. Because he was a businessman for whom financial wealth and success was most useful when it was put to the service of the global community.”